Title :
The History of Power Transmission by Radio Waves
Author :
Brown, William C.
fDate :
9/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The history of power transmission by radiowaves is reviewed from Heinrich Hertz to the present time with emphasis upon the free-space microwave power transmission era beginning in 1958. The history of the technology is developed in terms of its relationship to the intended applications. These include microwave powered aircraft and the Solar Power Satellite concept.
Keywords :
Aircraft; History; Lenses; Power generation; Power system reliability; Power transmission; Radio frequency; Satellite broadcasting; Solar energy; Space technology;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMTT.1984.1132833
